Don't Miss This Chance to Get Rid of Your Household Hazardous Waste

The town’s annual household hazardous waste disposal day is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 9AM to 1 PM, in the Bellingham Memorial Middle School parking lot.

Examples of the types of hazardous waste that may be disposed of include:

• Oil-Based Paints & Strippers
• Paint Thinner, Solvents, Stains & Varnishes
• Solvent Adhesives
• Lighter Fluid
• Waste Fuels such as Kerosene, Gasoline
• Engine Degreaser
• Carburetor Cleaner, Brake Fluid
• Transmission Fluid
• Pesticides & Insecticides
• Weed Killers, Moth Balls
• Flea Powder
• Resins & Adhesives
• Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue
• Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies
• Photo Chemicals, Chemistry Sets
• Furniture, Floor, Metal Polishes
• Oven, Toilet & Drain Cleaners
• Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
• Dry Cleaning Solvents
• Spot Removers
• Swimming Pool Chemicals
• Antifreeze
• Asbestos (must be double bagged and wetted)

Following are examples of what may NOT be disposed of at the Hazardous Waste day include:

• Latex paint
• Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives
• Radioactives, Smoke Detectors
• Infectious & Biological Wastes
• Prescription Drugs/Syringes
• Commercial or Industrial Waste
• Empty Containers
• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Tires
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Waste Motor Oil
• Car Batteries
• Propane

Following are some tips for the safe transport of your hazardous waste:

• Bring materials in original containers securely closed.
• Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and pad with newspaper if necessary.
• Never mix chemicals together!
• Never smoke or eat while handling hazardous materials.
• Leaking or broken containers must be contained.

Note: Do NOT leave vehicles at the middle school for disposal unless instructed to do so.